https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/todd-wiseman/The latest news by Todd Wiseman.enFri, 26 Aug 2022 14:56:18 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2022/08/26/tribcast-greg-abbott-eric-adams/In this week’s episode, we discuss how the busing of migrants to New York is affecting Texas, New York and the migrants themselves.Matthew Watkins and Todd WisemanFri, 26 Aug 2022 14:56:18 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2022/08/26/tribcast-greg-abbott-eric-adams/A migrant transported from Texas arrives at the Port Authority bus terminal in New York City on Thursday.A migrant transported from Texas arrives at the Port Authority bus terminal in New York City on Aug. 25, 2022.REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgadohttps://www.texastribune.org/2022/08/19/tribcast-drought-louie-gohmert/In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Jayme about how this week’s rain likely won’t mean the end of the drought. And he speaks with Eric about the soon-to-be-over congressional career of Louie Gohmert.Matthew Watkins and Todd WisemanFri, 19 Aug 2022 20:43:58 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2022/08/19/tribcast-drought-louie-gohmert/A San Antonio Water System crew works to fix a water main break in the Adams Hill neighborhood in San Antonio on Thursday.Water spews out of a fire hydrant as a San Antonio Water System crew works to fix a water main break in San Antonio on Aug. 18, 2022.Chris Stokes for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2022/06/17/tribcast-texas-special-election-congress/In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Abby about the week in Texas politics and Cassandra about financial practices of the conservative nonprofit True the Vote.Todd Wiseman and Matthew WatkinsFri, 17 Jun 2022 18:35:30 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2022/06/17/tribcast-texas-special-election-congress/Mayra Flores, newly elected to the 34th U.S. Congressional District seat vacated by Filemon Vela, was greeted by a woman at her watch party in San Benito on June 14, 2022.Mayra Flores, newly elected to the 34th U.S. Congressional District seat vacated by Filemon Vela, was greeted by a woman at her watch party in San Benito on June 14, 2022.REUTERS/Verónica G. Cárdenashttps://www.texastribune.org/2022/04/25/tribcast-melissa-lucio/In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Jolie about the stay of execution in Lucio’s case and with Josh about property taxes in Texas.Matthew Watkins and Todd WisemanMon, 25 Apr 2022 18:49:28 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2022/04/25/tribcast-melissa-lucio/State Rep. Victoria Neave Criado, D-Dallas, spoke earlier this month at a rally for Melissa Lucio at Dallas City Hall.State Rep. Victoria Neave Criado, D-Dallas, speaks at a rally organized at Dallas City Hall to free Melissa Lucio on April 7, 2022.Shelby Tauber for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2022/04/22/greg-abbott-border-inspection-impacts/In this video, see the impact of Abbott’s increased border inspections on produce importers, fruit stand vendors and truck drivers on both sides of the Texas-Mexico border.Todd Wiseman, Olivia Yarvis, Verónica G. Cárdenas and Eric VasquezFri, 22 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2022/04/22/greg-abbott-border-inspection-impacts/Employees at the McAllen Produce Terminal Market. McAllen, TX. April 14, 2022.Jason Garza for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2022/04/13/jinitzail-hernandez-video-multimedia/A Chicago native, she joins us from CQ Roll Call, where she produced articles, podcasts and videos on public policy, including defense and national security.Sewell Chan, Darla Cameron and Todd WisemanWed, 13 Apr 2022 11:49:27 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2022/04/13/jinitzail-hernandez-video-multimedia/Jinitzail Hernández has worked in Chicago and Washington, D.C.Jini is the newest video journalist for Multimedia at the Texas Tribune.Michelle Kaffkohttps://www.texastribune.org/2022/04/07/scripps-howard-fellows/Fabiana Chaparro will join the multimedia team, and Caroline Covington will join the data visuals team.Chris Essig and Todd WisemanThu, 07 Apr 2022 11:47:51 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2022/04/07/scripps-howard-fellows/Scripps Howard Foundation fellows Fabiana Chaparro, left, and Caroline Covington.From left: 2022-2023 Scripps Howard Foundation fellows Fabiana Chaparro and Caroline Covington.Courtesy Fabiana Chaparro and Dan Fassnachthttps://www.texastribune.org/2022/04/01/tribcast-texas-foster-care-system/In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Reese and Mitchell about the fallout from sexual abuse allegations at a state-contracted children’s shelter and Russian threats against Texas’ energy infrastructure.Matthew Watkins and Todd WisemanFri, 01 Apr 2022 16:21:41 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2022/04/01/tribcast-texas-foster-care-system/A caseworker's badge hangs off her neck as she prepares to assist on a case for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in June 2018.A caseworker's badge hangs off her neck as she prepares to assist on a case for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) in June 2018.Pu Ying Huang for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2022/02/25/tribcast-primary-election-texas/On this week’s episode, Patrick Svitek and Kate McGee discuss the last push in some of the most interesting primary races on the ballot. But first, we discuss Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s proposal targeting tenure at public universities.James Barragán and Todd WisemanFri, 25 Feb 2022 14:04:06 -0600https://www.texastribune.org/2022/02/25/tribcast-primary-election-texas/Republican candidates for state attorney general debated each other in Austin on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. From left: Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush; U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Tyler; and former state Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman. The incumbent, Ken Paxton, declined to participate in the debate.Republican candidates for state attorney general debate in Austin on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. From left: Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush; U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Tyler; and former state Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman.Sergio Flores for The Texas Tribune/POOLhttps://www.texastribune.org/2022/02/18/tribcast-dan-patrick/On this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with James and Alexa about Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s political power and problems with mail-in ballot applications.Matthew Watkins and Todd WisemanFri, 18 Feb 2022 17:07:41 -0600https://www.texastribune.org/2022/02/18/tribcast-dan-patrick/Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick spoke to reporters at a press conference Friday.Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speaks to reporters at a press conference on Feb. 18, 2022.Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2022/02/17/texas-winter-storm-2021-stories/One year later, dozens of Texans from around the state shared their memories about an unforgettable storm.Jacob Ohara, Ashley Miznazi and Todd WisemanThu, 17 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0600https://www.texastribune.org/2022/02/17/texas-winter-storm-2021-stories/An eastbound view of East Stassney Lane in South Austin on Feb. 15, 2021.Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2022/01/04/afghan-refugee-resettlement-texas/Texas expects to resettle the second-highest number of Afghan refugees in the United States.Ashley Miznazi, Lauren Santucci and Todd WisemanTue, 04 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0600https://www.texastribune.org/2022/01/04/afghan-refugee-resettlement-texas/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/11/09/texas-election-polling/In this edition of TribCast, Ross talks to pollsters Joshua Blank, James Henson and Daron Shaw about the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll, focused on the 2022 elections and this year’s legislative issues.Ross Ramsey, Todd Wiseman and Michael Rey de LeonTue, 09 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -0600https://www.texastribune.org/2021/11/09/texas-election-polling/The Texas Capitol grounds were covered in snow during February’s winter storm.Snow at the Capitol in Austin on Feb. 15, 2021.Evan L'Roy/The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2021/10/09/undocumented-immigrants-daca-students/A University of Texas at Austin student who planned to apply to an Obama-era initiative for immigrants who came to America as children is stuck in limbo after a Texas judge halted the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.Ashley Miznazi and Todd WisemanSat, 09 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2021/10/09/undocumented-immigrants-daca-students/Alejandra, an undocumented student at The University of Texas at Austin, has tried to apply to the DACA program multiple times.The subject poses for a portrait at the University of Texas at Austin on Oct. 7, 2021.Montinique Monroe for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2021/09/18/coronavirus-texas-schools-masks/Parents remain divided over whether to require masks in the classroom. For Carmen Campbell, there’s just too much uncertainty right now to feel comfortable sending her son back. Listen in the weekend edition of The Brief podcast.Alana Rocha and Todd WisemanSat, 18 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2021/09/18/coronavirus-texas-schools-masks/Carmen and Bobby Campbell at their home in Plano. Bobby, 8, would be in third grade in Plano ISD, but Carmen is not sending him because of lax masking guidance.Students and teachers walk between classes at Blanco Vista Elementary School in San Marcos on Aug. 23, 2021.Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2021/09/10/tribcast-texas-abortion-law/On this week's TribCast, Matthew speaks with Allyson, Patrick and Reese about the court battles over Texas' abortion law and Abbott's call for a third special session.Matthew Watkins and Todd WisemanFri, 10 Sep 2021 19:47:13 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2021/09/10/tribcast-texas-abortion-law/Patty Harlan leads a chant during a protest and march against Senate Bill 8, Texas' new law prohibiting most abortions, in downtown Houston on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021.Human rights activist Patty Harlan leads a chant during a protest and march against Senate Bill 8, Texas' new law prohibiting most abortions, in downtown Houston on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021.Annie Mulligan for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2021/08/14/coronavirus-texas-hospitals-unvaccinated/Sheyla Moraes, an intensive care nurse, says this latest surge of the coronavirus pandemic is particularly draining because it was preventable. Listen in the weekend edition of The Brief podcast.Alana Rocha, Justin Dehn and Todd WisemanSat, 14 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2021/08/14/coronavirus-texas-hospitals-unvaccinated/Sheyla Moraes, an ICU nurse in Central Texas, in South Austin on Aug. 11, 2021.Sheyla Moraes, an ICU nurse in Central Texas, in South Austin on Aug. 11, 2021.Sophie Park/The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2021/08/12/transgender-student-athletes-texas/If passed, Texas' anti-transgender legislation will require student athletes to play on school sports teams that don't align with their gender identity.Lauren Santucci and Todd WisemanThu, 12 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2021/08/12/transgender-student-athletes-texas/Eli was required to compete on his high school's women's wrestling team in Houston as his gender marker said female.Lauren Santucci/The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2021/06/15/rural-texas-COVID-19-vaccinations-video/Worried about a possible resurgence of COVID-19 infections, doctors Carolyn Salter and her husband, Michael Gorby, have taken it upon themselves to get lagging vaccination rates up in rural East Texas.Shelby Tauber and Todd WisemanTue, 15 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2021/06/15/rural-texas-COVID-19-vaccinations-video/Long lines of drivers wait for hours to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the Fair Park vaccination site in Dallas. Feb. 8, 2021.Shelby Tauber for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2021/06/05/texas-legislature-2021/The Tribune’s Ross Ramsey breaks down the big takeaways from the 2021 Legislature. Listen in the weekend edition of The Brief podcast.Alana Rocha, Justin Dehn and Todd WisemanSat, 05 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2021/06/05/texas-legislature-2021/Democratic lawmakers met in the Speaker’s Committee Room during a break in the session last month.Democratic lawmakers met in the Speaker's Committee Room during a break in the session on May 30, 2021.Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune